ERVIN CHARLES LABARR, JR.

Ervin Charles LaBarr, Jr., 66, a lifelong resident of Woodstock, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 3, 2013, at home. He was affectionately nicknamed "Crowbar" by many local residents.

Born December 31, 1946 in Ellenville, he was the son of the late Ervin C. and Minnie E. Scott LaBarr.

Ervin graduated from Kingston High School, then became a skilled mason and stone worker, working for builders Peter and Ralph Shultis. He loved the outdoors and was an avid and skilled sportsman, who loved hunting, fishing and trapping. He loved to share his many wildlife stories with neighbors and friends. As he aged, he would spend hours observing and befriending varied wildlife: turkeys, crows and squirrels in particular. He loved reading and enjoyed any book or magazine about local history, pioneer days, Native Americans, wildlife or mules. In later years, the love of mules, inherited from his dad, led him to own several. He enjoyed their disposition and offered them for display at county fairs, parades and local horse shows. He also loved to pass time logging, with his homemade skidder and small sawmill, located on the family property; naming his efforts "Spotted Horse Lumber". He was generous and donated time and materials to family, friends and organizations, such as the Woodstock Riding Club, where he was a longtime member and supporter. Ervin was also a dedicated NASCAR fan.

Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth Buda LaBarr; their children: Rachel and Charles Staby and Ervin (Sergio) C. LaBarr, III; two grandchildren: Connor and Gabriella Staby, all of Saugerties; his sister, Patricia May and her husband, William of Woodstock; a brother, Thomas LaBarr and his wife, Dana of Willow; four nieces: Tricia, Barbara, Dani and Robyn, and six great nieces and nephews.

A period of visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, April 2nd, at Lasher Funeral Home, Inc., 100 Tinker St., Woodstock, followed by a celebration of Ervin's life.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Woodstock Rescue Squad or Fire Companies, in Ervins memory.

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